Kevin Love has put up a lowly 3.4 defensive rebounds per game this season, quite a bit less than his 4.8 defensive rebounds per game last season.Kevin Love has played a lowly 11.0 minutes per game this season, a significant dropoff from his 15.9 minutes per game last season.The Heat have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games.The Heat check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).Kevin Love will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home court usually worsens player production in all facets of the game.
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